Google Chrome

lemonadesoda · Sep 2, 2008

Google chrome is now available for download. I've downloaded it, and first impressions are good.

QUICK and dirty review
I'm writing this post in Chrome. It's surprising how simple the browser interface is; no clutter + lots of "screen real estate" for the websites. I like the tab method. It is very intuitive and is a better implementation than other browsers I've tested. Far better than IE7. The "shift+click link" works to open a new browser, just like IE6. The "install plug-in" worked very smoothly, needing Adobe flash plug-in for TPU to run normally. I think Google is on to a winner with this. Chrome is a bit of a naff name, but the programming and design is good. Also seems to be working fast and bugfree for "beta". So far, impressions are +ve. ++RECOMMENDED++

DOWNLOAD HERE: http://www.google.com/chrome/index...._source=en-hpp&utm_medium=hpp&utm_campaign=en

PS. I'm running Chrome on 2K3, and it has one of the best skins for windows XP/2K3 I've seen to date. Screenshot below. Not sure how it will look on Vista.

When you open a new tab, it gives you this screen, ie. no need to type in your favourite website, it automatically shows you the websites you visit the most frequently! (Oh, that could get peeps into a LOT OF TROUBLE at work! :roll:

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I found this hilarious. The icon worthy of an avatar:

Urbklr · Sep 2, 2008

Trying it now on the laptop, and wow...the skin looks soooo awesome with aero. The inactive tabs are transparent, and the colors match so well with Vista...best skin I have seen to date.

Edit: It seems really "snappy" as well, faster than Firefox for me.

Edit2: Lots of screen real-estate too, very little clutter, and very pleasing layout...Me like!

PVTCaboose1337 · Sep 2, 2008

I am amazed at the size of the program. Very nice. I need to use it a little more though.

mon74 · Sep 2, 2008

Not exactly a fresh browser, i mean, it borrows bits from firefox, opera and ie, but so far so good, will play more with it to see if it grows on me.

PVTCaboose1337 · Sep 2, 2008

mon74 said:
Not exactly a fresh browser, i mean, it borrows bits from firefox, opera and ie, but so far so good, will play more with it to see if it grows on me.

So far, I have to say, it is much better than Firefox in all respects except extensions. Otherwise, I think I may have found my new favourite browser.

lemonadesoda · Sep 2, 2008

Not exactly a fresh browser, i mean, it borrows bits from firefox, opera and IE...

if it takes the best of each, and puts it into one, lean, clean, browser, then IMO, it's a winner.

A couple of bugs so far:

1./ Misbehaves on multiple monitor setups
2./ Close window closes down the whole browser even if there are other open tabs with, potentially, unfinished work.
3./ The neat skin is incompatible with window feature extension buttons, e.g. ultramon. (same issue with Safari)

Feature omissions:
1./ Seems a bit simplistic on browser security/privacy settings. I like the way you can lock down security and only allow approved websites under IE6

Evo85 · Sep 2, 2008

I am going to try this tonight. But it will take ALOT to drag me away from Firefox......

lemonadesoda · Sep 2, 2008

MRCL · Sep 2, 2008

It is indeed very fast compared to Opera for example now, and it underlines every word I am writing here atm, because its not german

xD

Very sleek design too, I like that. Gonna test it a few days, lets see if I leave Opera or not.

pbmaster · Sep 2, 2008

Trying it out now, and using it to type this. Seems pretty cool so far. I just wish it had a dark theme, but what can I expect, it's in beta lol..gonna have to test is out some more, but so far I'm liking it.

Castiel · Sep 2, 2008

I really like it. I will be using this and Firefox. 10/10 for a simple browser!

Fastmix · Sep 2, 2008

All the nice comments..make me want to try it..I will.

francis511 · Sep 2, 2008

No smooth scrolling yet ? EARLY beta methinks..

Silverel · Sep 2, 2008

WOW.

The few minutes I've been running this and EVERYTHING is very snappy so far. Lost my center mouse button functionality though...

mon74 · Sep 2, 2008

Well... at the moment the only bug i have found, i can not reach the taskbar when chrome is maximized (i have the auto hide feature on), so i switch to other window with alt-tab or the start key... :wtf:

But all in all, it seems faster than opera and as fast as firefox3, and keeping in mind this is a BETA, i think it's a keeper.

mrhuggles · Sep 2, 2008

MRCL said:
It is indeed very fast compared to Opera for example now, and it underlines every word I am writing here atm, because its not german xD

Very sleek design too, I like that. Gonna test it a few days, lets see if I leave Opera or not.

i think you can set it to german?

arrg i hate smooth scrolling!

ShadowFold · Sep 2, 2008

No scrolling, no favorites.. wtf is this? and its alot slower than FF3 for me

Silverel · Sep 2, 2008

For all the sites I frequent, this is amazingly faster. o.o

I'm almost scared!

mon74 · Sep 2, 2008

Silverel said:
For all the sites I frequent, this is amazingly faster. o.o

I'm almost scared!

You crackme up!

MRCL · Sep 2, 2008

mrhuggles said:
i think you can set it to german?

arrg i hate smooth scrolling!

No, I mean the english words right here on this post at TPU get underlined xD The language of my Chrome is german so far.

mrhuggles · Sep 2, 2008

hmm i think i found a bug, in the options under basic, startup, i set it to load pages that were open but when i close it and re-open it, it loads that basic home page instead of the tabs i had open

mrhuggles · Sep 2, 2008

MRCL said:
No, I mean the english words right here on this post at TPU get underlined xD The language of my Chrome is german so far.

ohhh, too bad you cant add both

Castiel · Sep 2, 2008

This is a very nice browser. It is fast when going to my websites and bookmarking for the pages are awesome. When you open up another tab, it shows you the websites you have visited and shows you a picture of the site. It is nice that It takes up the whole screen, and the scrolling is very fast. And it seems faster than FF3.

What is there to complain about?

InnocentCriminal · Sep 2, 2008

mrhuggles said:
hmm i think i found a bug, in the options under basic, startup, i set it to load pages that were open but when i close it and re-open it, it loads that basic home page instead of the tabs i had open

Works for me, with one or more tabs.

mlee49 · Sep 2, 2008

Likes:
You can set to open multiple websites/tabs upon start
Seeing recent pages actual web page when opening a new tab

Dislikes:
Scrolling; no center click and pulls page. Very nice for reviewing lengthy threads.
It's new and not really developed for full applications or certain sites.

Overall it meets my needs and brings a few nice touches to my surfing experience. I'll def play a bit more to determine if it's a keeper.
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Google Chrome

I've tried google chrome, and IMO

First impressions are good, I like it so far.

Nope. Not for me.

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